Lookup Dataset

Overview

The lookup/ dataset contains controlled vocabularies and standardized crosswalks used across the Pristine Seas Science Database. These tables ensure consistency in traits, classification, and code mappings across survey methods and spatial units.

Each table is documented in the section where it is used. This page provides a centralized index of all lookup tables.


Table Index

Table Description Used In
lookup.functional_groups Classifies benthic taxa into functional groups (e.g., coral, CCA, turf). uvs.lpi_cover_by_taxa
lookup.depth_strata Binning rules for assigning stations to standardized depth categories. All uvs.*_stations tables
lookup.habitat_types Standardized vocabulary for reef habitat types (e.g., fore reef, patch reef). uvs.sites, uvs.stations
lookup.exposure_types Controlled values for exposure conditions (e.g., windward, leeward, lagoon). uvs.sites, uvs.stations
lookup.benthic_codes Maps field morphotaxa to standardized taxonomic names and functional groups. uvs.lpi_counts
lookup.fisheries_use Fishery importance classifications from FishBase and expert sources. taxonomy.fish

See each protocol section for details and schema examples.